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Vera Bradley

Assistant Store Manager

FUNCTION

As the Assistant Store Manager, you will fulfill an integral and influential role in creating the Vera Bradley ‘experience’ and assisting the Store Manager in managing overall store operations. Responsibilities include exceptional customer service; visual merchandising; staff management, development and training; upholding store image standards; general store operations; and sales goal achievement.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (Note: Other duties may be assigned)

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Assist Store Manager with hiring, training, motivating and retaining a team of qualified associates that communicate and represent the Vera Bradley philosophy
  • Develop Vera Bradley loyalty by creating an outstanding experience for both associates and customers
  • Lead the team with exceptional sales and strong MOD presence while on the floor, setting the pace for team
  • Assist in promoting community involvement to drive brand awareness and loyalty
  • Communicate the Vera Bradley brand aesthetic, philosophy and lifestyle to the sales associates and guests
  • Uphold the Vera Bradley brand standards through exceptional visual merchandising
  • Provide a clean, organized and inviting environment for both customers and associates
  • Oversee daily, weekly, monthly processes to ensure operational integrity
  • Serve as back-up to store management with responsibility for daily cash reconciliation and opening and closing of store
  • Assist in managing human resource related tasks including recruitment, performance management, payroll and scheduling, health and safety, and store security
  • Maintain a knowledge of established policies and procedures

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EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • High School Graduate or equivalent required
  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Retail Management or related field preferred
  • Prior retail experience strongly preferred
  • 1+ years management experience required; or demonstrated Vera Bradley leadership ability required
  • Experience in specialty retail strongly preferred
  • Experience with retail POS system a plus

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Polite and professional
  • Exceptional sales skills
  • Ability to lead, motivate and promote a team environment
  • Detail oriented with strong organizational skills
  • Strong PC skills utilizing Microsoft Office software
  • Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
  • Proactive, adaptable with the ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines in a fast paced environment
  • Available to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends
  • Strong team player

ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The environmental and physical demands described here are representative of those an individual must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Constant walking and standing; frequent bending, stooping and reaching
  • Must be able to work with strong fragrances and scents in the form of eau de toilette, burning candles, bath and shower gel, body lotion, hand cream and bar soap throughout the work day.
  • Strong sensory skills such as good eyesight, good hearing, and dexterity
  • Ability to consistently lift 10-35 lbs; Occasionally lift up to 55 lbs with the ability to push or pull more than 55 lbs

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets/Disabled

Vera Bradley is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Affirmative Action Employer. For more information, please click the following links:

Vera Bradley’s Equal Employment and Affirmative Action Policy

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law (in English)

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law (in Spanish)

Equal Employment Opportunity is The Law (Supplement)

Pay Transparency

E-Verify Participation Poster (English)

E-Verify Participation Poster (Spanish)

Right to Work Poster (English)

Right to Work Poster (Spanish)

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment application process, please send an e-mail to applicationassistance@VeraBradley.com. Please include the accommodation you are requesting and your contact information. Reasonable accommodations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation and other EEO/Affirmative Action issues will be responded to from this e-mail address.

Job ID: d9a1c11f263cea05df213e44c1fa0674
Employment Type: Other

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